Private Clients Advisor

FNB South Africa; George; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

FNB South Africa is seeking a Private Banking Advisor to deliver holistic wealth creation and protection strategies for a portfolio of private clients. You will provide independent financial guidance, tailor solutions across investments, protection and estate planning, and maintain strong client relationships.

The role emphasizes adherence to regulatory requirements, collaboration across FRG teams, and delivering exceptional client experiences while pursuing revenue growth and portfolio

Qualifications

• Requires an NQF7 level degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting.
• RE5 qualification is required.
• CFP is preferred for advanced advisory capability.
• 3–5 years’ experience in Banking, Investment, Financial Planning or Wealth Management.

Responsibilities

• Grow revenue by expanding the portfolio and delivering holistic financial solutions.
• Identify opportunities for revenue growth to meet targets.
• Provide banking and financial solutions to clients within an allocated portfolio.
• Advise on fiduciary opportunities and client philanthropy.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal processes.
• Build cross-functional relationships to improve delivery and drive innovation.
• Conduct client reviews and market financial services to clients.
• Engage in development activities to further professional growth.
• Deliver service excellence to clients and maintain high quality standards.
• Identify efficiencies to reduce wastage and costs.

Skills

Project management

Client solutions

Market knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Finance/Economics/Accounting degree

RE5 qualification

CFP (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

To deliver exceptional experience and education to Private Clients on basic wealth creation, accumulation and overall protection tactics to increase vertical sales index (VSI) and drive client retention and entrenchment through using contextual Money Management principles.

FNB introduction

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our Private Banking and Advisory Team, you will be surrounded by unique talent, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Are You Someone Who Can

• Achieve revenue and profit targets by growing portfolio base, providing independent holistic advice and solutions that ensure revenue and profit growth.
• Identify and utilise opportunities for revenue growth to deliver on sales targets.
• Provide appropriate banking and financial solutions across an allocated portfolio of clients.
• Identify Local and Offshore fiduciary opportunities and advise on client philanthropy.
• Ensure compliance to legislative and audit requirements and adherence to relevant processes.
• Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration, and innovation.
• Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships within FNB and/or across the First Rand Group (FRG).
• Conduct client reviews within the context of client engagements and market all financial services solutions within the relevant business offering
• Participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own development.
• Deliver customer experience excellence in own service delivery aligned to Organisational values and service standards.
• Deliver internal and external customer service excellence through adherence to quality service standards.
• Prevent wastage and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs.

You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You

• Relevant NQF7 Level Degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting.
• Completed RE5 qualification.
• Preferred Qualification - Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
• Experience - 3 to 5 years’ experience in a Banking, Investment, Financial Planning, Wealth Management, and client facing environment.
• Full understanding of money management principles
• Candidates are required to have sign-off on the following sub-categories:
  • 1.3 Long-Term Insurance subcategory B1
  • 1.4 Long-Term Insurance subcategory C
  • 1.5 Retail Pension Benefits
  • 1.14 Participatory Interests in a Collective Investment Scheme
  • 1.17 Long-term Deposits
  • 1.18 Short-term Deposits
  • 1.22 Long-term Insurance subcategory B1-A
• Sound working knowledge of required business-related systems.
• Sound working knowledge of Banking and Financial Services Regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge on wealth management creation and accumulation
• Wealth protection or risk knowledge
• Excellent project management skills and able to plan and organize work independently.
• Proven track record in servicing a portfolio of clients and in acquisition of new relationships.
• Excellent knowledge of global financial markets and current affairs
• Ability to match client needs with appropriate product solutions.
• Sound knowledge of the Bank's risk and other mandates to ensure exercising good commercial judgment while representing the Bank's and the shareholders’ interests always.

Additional Requirements

In accordance with National Credit Act (NCA) candidates applying for this role will require a credit record check.

Important Closing Date Note

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

12/09/26

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.